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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

6744 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Lowest salary of Lagos state civil service workers in 2026 released

Lowest salary of Lagos state civil service workers in 2026 released

World

a month ago

Former Manchester City star could remain in prison for 6 more months, reason emerges

Former Manchester City star could remain in prison for 6 more months, reason emerges

Football

a month ago

Is it true that Atiku promised no Nigerian would pay rent when he becomes president? Facts emerge

Is it true that Atiku promised no Nigerian would pay rent when he becomes president? Facts emerge

Politics

a month ago

Canada releases list of 15 categories of people who can get open work permit without a job offer

Canada releases list of 15 categories of people who can get open work permit without a job offer

People

a month ago

Bolt releases statement as Uber ends operations in Nigeria after 12 years

Bolt releases statement as Uber ends operations in Nigeria after 12 years

Industry

a month ago

Lionel Messi: Why Argentina can't retire number 10 after his international retirement

Lionel Messi: Why Argentina can't retire number 10 after his international retirement

Football

a month ago

2027 election: Balami gets new political role after dumping Obidient Movement

2027 election: Balami gets new political role after dumping Obidient Movement

Politics

a month ago

Isaac Balami has joined the City Boy Movement as National Director on Special Duty, marking a significant political alignment ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

DStv shakes up premium package as Canal+ unveils cheaper sports, movies bundles, adds new packages

DStv shakes up premium package as Canal+ unveils cheaper sports, movies bundles, adds new packages

Industry

a month ago

Canal+ plans major changes to DStv packages in South Africa, offering new subscription options like Sports and Movies & Series to boost value and competitiveness.

Details emerge about how FBI once probed Atiku in 2005, searched his house during investigation

Details emerge about how FBI once probed Atiku in 2005, searched his house during investigation

Politics

a month ago

FBI raided Atiku Abubakar’s Maryland home on August 3, 2005 as part of a probe into congressman William Jefferson’s dealings in West Africa, reports revealed.

DStv makes changes, set to launch new packages for subscribers

DStv makes changes, set to launch new packages for subscribers

Industry

a month ago

DStv will introduce a standalone Sports package from September 17, reshaping its subscription structure and giving subscribers more flexible viewing options.

Nigerian police react as Ogun pastor, wife found dead, details emerge

Nigerian police react as Ogun pastor, wife found dead, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Ogun pastor Abidemi Odukoya and his wife, Adenike, were found dead after an alleged domestic fight, with police confirming an investigation into the incident.

FBI document shows Bola Tinubu's actual date of birth

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FBI document shows Bola Tinubu's actual date of birth

Politics

a month ago

An FBI document from the US Embassy in Nigeria has shown the actual age of President Bola Tinubu. You should read the content of the short document that surfaced.

Wike mentions why Tinubu can't control fuel subsidy proceeds at state level

Wike mentions why Tinubu can't control fuel subsidy proceeds at state level

Politics

a month ago

Nyesom Wike has made a shocking disclosure about Nigeria's money that President Bola Tinubu can't control how it will be spent. You should see the revelation.

Just In: Miyetti Allah leader dies in Niger, details emerge

Just In: Miyetti Allah leader dies in Niger, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

It was a grief and lamentation moment as the popular and influential chairman of the Miyetti Allah died. You should read the details surrounding his death.

UAE exempts 1 category of foreigners from overstay fines under special rule, names who qualifies

UAE exempts 1 category of foreigners from overstay fines under special rule, names who qualifies

People

a month ago

The UAE has announced a special rule exempting one category of foreigners from paying overstay fines. Find out who qualifies for this special exemption.

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